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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Power Of An Indestructible Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,469 views

    If you want to grow up as you grow old, depend on Jesus, your permanent, superior, and powerful High Priest.

    An old Disney film, called The Kid, is the story of a successful, high-powered image consultant named Russ (played by Bruce Willis). Russ lives an empty life, but one day, Rusty (played by Spencer Breslin) shows up at his home. Over time Russ comes to realize that this kid is actually Russ himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    #1 Thief -Circumstances. (Chapter 1)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 24, 2020
     | 2,595 views

    If you could sum up chapter 1 of Philippians, it would be that Paul talked about the circumstances that has happened to him.

    #1 THIEF -CIRCUMSTANCES. (CHAPTER 1) Jan. 26, 2020 Philippians 1:12-But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13-so that it has become evident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Bff Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,160 views

    Jesus showed up 4 days late for Lazarus' funeral. Why? And what can that mean to us as Christians?

    Social Media (texting/twitter/etc.) has created a whole new set of terms. These terms are called “acronyms”, and they’re basically abbreviations of common phrases. For example “LOL” means (wait for the audience to respond) – that’s right “Laugh Out Loud.” LOL is simply shorthand for a term that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    With Joy, Prayer And Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2019
     | 7,871 views

    Happiness is not found in anything external. It is a certain state of the soul when it is filled with the peace of God and lit up with the sunshine of heaven.

    12/18/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 22: With Joy, Prayer and Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Lesson 22 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Rejoice always (v. 16) Our joy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David And Goliath--Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,060 views

    In Samuel 17:31-40 we learn that God raises up a savior against those who defy him.

    Scripture We continue our sermon series on “The Life of David.” Today I want to examine the story of “David and Goliath—Part 2.” Israel’s first king was a man named Saul. He was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in Israel. However, because of his blatant disobedience of the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Wise - Try Again (Part 7)

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 10, 2019
     | 7,876 views

    Using the words of Solomon to gain wisdom for daily living. Today we look at why we should not give up.

    BE WISE - TRY AGAIN Proverbs 24:16 August 11, 2019 What do these people have in common? Sir James Dyson Jerry Seinfeld Theodor Seuss Geisel Elvis Presley Michael Jordan They were all said to have failed. James Dyson failed 5,126 times in his invention of the Dyson bagless vacuum. Jerry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Against The Bullies!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 11, 2016
     | 4,589 views

    All bullies have their day, but we must react differently than the bullies though we stand up to them.

    John 15:20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also. Romans 12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Matthew 5:11 Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time's Wasting, Do It! Series

    Contributed by James Dorman on May 10, 2016
     | 6,886 views

    This is an outline of Ephesians 5:16 and wraps up the series from Twitter by examining the phrase "Time's wasting, Do it!".

    Time’s Wasting, DO it! Making the most of time Ephesians 5:1-21 key verse 16 . Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk — not as unwise people but as wise — making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So don’t be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sow A Seed And Watch It Grow

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 10, 2023
     | 1,418 views

    Summary: When our spirits are low, and we are ready to give up, ask the Lord, and He will renew our strength.

    Father God, Lord over all creation, we come before you again, humbling ourselves before your mighty throne. We take this opportunity to thank You for sending workers to harvest the seeds You have sown. Thank you for sowing a seed of forgiveness and giving us a mind to cultivate the seed as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fool's Gold Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 27, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    Some come up short in spiritual matters because they settle for fool's gold over Jesus Christ.

    Introduction You may have heard the expression all that glitters is not gold. It may look like the real thing but when it is put to the test it does not have the value you thought it had. That my friends is called Fool’s Gold. Fool's gold looks like real thing but when put to the test, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Small Potatoes, So What? Try Again.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2016
     | 3,825 views

    Hear the call to the ministry of encouragement and lifting up the hands that hang down. We need no more "HEAD-SHRINKERS" in the church!

    SMALL POTATOES, SO WHAT? TRY AGAIN! ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What is a head shinker? Are you a head shrinker? Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Willing To Be Offered?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022
     | 841 views

    We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

    In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Sick Or Tired? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,571 views

    We are to pray in faith: not in particular outcomes, but in God. It is up to God to determine whether spiritual, emotional, or physical healing is needed.

    "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately." So said Benjamin Franklin at the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The American colonists were declaring themselves free of one powerful authority and committing themselves to another. They expected to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Schultz avatar

    How To Climb

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,406 views

    Walking through life is like hiking up a mountain. God teaches us many lessons about life in this section.

    Ephesians 5:15-20: HOW TO CLIMB LIFE MOUNTAIN "Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. 18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mighty Wall Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,930 views

    God looks at us as ‘living stones’ but not many of us live up to the expectation of God, do we?

    Mighty Wall! 1 Peter 2:5 “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” I would like to share an illustration I read somewhere: “There’s a story about a king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal